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“It is easily forgotten that the fellowship of Christian brethren is a gift of grace, a gift of the Kingdom of God that any day may be taken from us, that the time that still separates us from utter loneliness may be brief indeed. Therefore, let him who until now has had the privilege of living a…” quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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““It is easily forgotten that the fellowship of Christian brethren is a gift of grace, a gift of the Kingdom of God that any day may be taken from us, that the time that still separates us from utter loneliness may be brief indeed. Therefore, let him who until now has had the privilege of living a common Christian life with other Christians praise God’s grace from the bottom of his heart. Let him thank God on his knees and declare: It is grace, nothing but grace, that we are allowed to live in community with Christian brethren.””

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Emphasizes that fellowship among Christians is a gracious, fleeting gift, urging gratitude and humility in communal worship.

In simple terms: Christian community is a gracious, temporary gift.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and thank God for fellowship.

Themes

faith gratitude community

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church services
  • small groups
  • prayer meetings
  • daily reflections

Key Concepts

grace ephemerality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you express gratitude for community?
  • What actions sustain fellowship?
A Different Perspective

Community can be disrupted by external pressures or personal doubts.

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